You probably don’t need git worktrees

This article argues that git worktrees, often recommended for managing multiple parallel development branches, have significant limitations including non-portability due to hardcoded paths and poor support in containerized environments like VSCode devcontainers. The author suggests using local git clones instead, which are fast and disk-efficient because Git uses hard links for immutable object files. The article provides practical steps for setting up local clones, including rewriting remotes, and recommends creating convenience scripts to streamline the process. It targets developers seeking efficient branch management workflows without worktree drawbacks.